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Final Fantasy VII Revelation will ship with a physical disc that requires digital downloads for portions of the game to preserve fidelity and quality, a move developers say avoids compromising the game, though it has drawn backlash over DRM and persistent online requirements as the launch approaches.
At Gamescom 2026, Final Fantasy VII Revelation previews the final chapter of the remake trilogy, expanding the open world to a planet-scale setting aboard the Highwind, introducing Vincent and Yuffie as core party members (with Zack playing a larger role), and boosting exploration with new traversal options across expanded locations like Wutai and Gongaga. Director Naoki Hamaguchi emphasizes balancing immense scale with character-driven story, hints at possible TV adaptations, and confirms the release date of April 8, 2027 across PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Epic Games.
In a Gamescom 2026 interview, Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi says his goal with the Remake trilogy is to prove Final Fantasy can be bigger and broader than a traditional turn-based JRPG, pushing toward a global, open-world-style action RPG while still retaining traditional FF strengths. He stresses that FF isn’t limited to one style and that each project should choose the best gameplay approach, with Revelation continuing to evolve the series’ systems and scope.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation keeps Rebirth’s expansive open-world spirit but leans into a bigger, more freely navigable conclusion by adding new regions like Mideel and Wutai, letting players explore all locations via the Highwind, and enriching side content with clearer rewards (including costumes) and options to skip minigames or adjust their difficulty. Director Naoki Hamaguchi stresses that the conversation wasn’t about having less content, but about accommodating player preferences and ensuring meaningful, non-combat rewards. Revelation also expands the combat system with the FITS job-like options and introduces two new main characters, Cid and Vincent (with Vincent receiving expanded post-launch DLC stories alongside Sephiroth). The ending of the trilogy remains fixed, but the DLC and expanded cast aim to deepen character moments and offer different player experiences without altering the finale.
A massive Steam achievement leak for Kingdom Hearts 4 reportedly reveals multiple new worlds (including a Star Wars Galaxy Far, Far Away, Quadratum, the Underworld, Toy Box, Zootopia, and Coco) and a long list of in-game objectives. The findings also hint that KH4 may launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, but there is no official confirmation yet and leaks should be treated as unverified.
Ubisoft and Square Enix are reportedly not participating in Microsoft’s Xbox Disc to Digital rollout, with users seeing a “Digital license unavailable” message when inserting their discs. The program, which began to roll out to Xbox Insiders on Aug. 31, aims to blend physical copies with digital features, but several major publishers appear to be opting out and neither company has commented on the absence. The situation underscores ongoing debates about which games are supported and what the program means for the future of physical versus digital gaming acquisitions.
During a PAX West panel, Square Enix said the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy is meant to expand FF7’s future, turning it into an IP with an ever-evolving trajectory and signaling more spin-off titles beyond the remakes.
Square Enix says Final Fantasy VII Revelation’s ending should be experienced by players themselves, not explained by developers, at a PAX West 2026 panel, with hints of connections to the broader FFVII universe and a goal to pass FFVII to the next generation.
At PAX West 2026, FF Resonance’s director and producer praise the demo’s reception and say it helps dispel concerns about the game’s mobile/gacha roots. They discuss asset upgrades for console fidelity, the challenge of blending 2D pixel art with 3D environments and dynamic lighting, and Brave Exvius–style explorable dungeons with Vision cameos like Sephiroth. No current plans for additional Visions were announced, and the game is slated to launch on Oct 22 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2/Switch, and PC, with soundtrack details released.
During Sony's State of Play, Square Enix revealed a new Final Fantasy Resonance trailer and released a free demo that lets players try the first chapter across Steam, PS5, Switch (including Switch 2) and Xbox; progress from the demo carries over to the full game when it launches on October 22, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2/Switch, and PC (Steam).
Square Enix is offering a limited-time digital bundle on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC that includes Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, priced at $85 and valid until Revelation’s release on April 7, 2027. The Revelation in this bundle isn’t the $100 version with early access or DLC. Remake Intergrade (~$40) and Rebirth (~$50) together cost more than the bundle, which saves about $5 compared with buying the first two separately; there’s no Switch 2 version of the deal yet.
Square Enix revives the defunct Brave Exvius as Final Fantasy Resonance, trimming a massive mobile roster to 26 Visions and swapping screen-tapping for a tactical, FFV-inspired turn-based system with a sweeping stagger mechanic. Visions are unlocked through exploration and battles rather than microtransactions, delivering a tighter, mainline-like console/PC RPG. The game launches October 22, 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch and Switch 2.
Square Enix has unveiled Premium ($100) and Premium Plus ($110) editions of Final Fantasy VII Revelation that grant 24-hour early access to the open-world RPG, plus various story DLCs (Sephiroth, Vincent & the Turks) and digital extras. The early access is tied to pre-orders and comes with different bonus content, with Story DLC 1 targeting Winter 2027 and Story DLC 2 Spring 2028; separate pricing for the DLCs hasn’t been disclosed. Critics note that paying for a one-day head start reflects a growing trend of monetizing fan anticipation, effectively turning FOMO into revenue.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation is dated for April 8, 2027 across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC, with a bigger open-world RPG scope including continuous character switching, airship parachuting to almost any map location, Yuffie’s grappling-hook gun for vertical traversal, four outfit-based combat roles via FITS (Warrior, Knight, Black Mage, Summoner), a new Chocobo companion named Piko, and the return of Queen’s Blood alongside an expanded Red XIII storyline.
Sony will air two consecutive State of Play broadcasts on Sept. 3 starting at 9 AM ET, with an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation from Square Enix in the first show, followed by State of Play Japan; streams are available on YouTube (with English subtitles) and Twitch, with likely notes about Marvel's Wolverine and PS monitor/wireless speaker pre-orders.